Thank you for purchasing this Harness. Please take time to familiarize yourself with the correct use and operation.
It is imperative that this Harness is only used for its intended purpose and that it is subject to a periodic recorded detailed inspection by
a competent person.
To avoid personal injury, prior to using this Harness or training others to use it, CAREFULLY READ and understand these instructions.
If there is anything you do not understand DO NOT use the Harness, contact the supplier or P&P for further details.
Certain information in this manual is governed by law and is subject to change without prior notice. Great care has been taken to
ensure that the information is correct at the time of publication. However, it is the user’s sole responsibility to ensure that they fully
comply with all legal requirements. P&P will not accept liability for any inaccuracy or incorrectly stated legal requirements.
P&P operate a policy of continual improvement and reserve the right to change specifications without notice. The Manufacturer and /
or their recognised agents, directors, employees or insurers will not be held liable for consequential or other damages, losses or
expenses in the connection with or by reason of or the inability to use the Harness for any other purpose.
Note; training should only be delivered by a suitably qualified and competent person, i.e. a P&P products trainer.
Description
P&P offer a full range of Harnesses to suit your needs.
This manual covers the design features of all P&P MK1,
MK2 & MK3 Harnesses and it is important that you read
and understand it. With your harness and using these
instructions, work through the various fittings and
adjustments.
Fall Arrest
All P&P Harnesses are designed for fall arrest. Every
harness is fitted with a dorsal (rear, between the
shoulders) Fall Arrest 'D' ring attachment point. There
may also be a sternum (front, centre of breast bone) Fall
Arrest 'D' ring. For CE marked equipment Fall Arrest
attachment points will be marked with an ‘A’ either
etched into the metal D ring, stamped into the plastic
dorsal plate or printed onto adjacent webbing. Fall arrest
lanyards/equipment must only be attached to a ‘D’ ring
which is clearly identified by the letter ‘A’. Note:
Identification of fall arrest attachment points is a recent
change to equipment standards and earlier harnesses will
not be marked. If in doubt contact the supplier or P&P
for advice.
Function
This P&P Harness must be used with a suitable Energy
Absorbing or Restraint lanyard and anchorage point in
order to provide a fall arrest or fall restraint system.
P&P advise that users must be competent in the proper
use and practical/physical limitations of this harness,
before undertaking any tasks requiring its use. Equipment
specifiers / users must ensure this harness is used with
compatible lanyards and devices. Failure to ensure
compatibility may result in an unsafe condition or even
system failure
.
Work Positioning
Some P&P Harnesses have an integral EN358 Work
Positioning Belt. The belt provides 2 cranked side 'D'
rings (one on each hip), for the attachment of an EN358
Work Positioning Lanyard.
Warning
All work at height including the use of Personal Protective
Equipment (PPE) as a control measure is subject to a suitable
and sufficient risk assessment.
Rescue
Some P&P Harnesses have an integral overhead rescue
attachment. This attachment is for rescue from confined
spaces or similar circumstances.
Inspection
This manual contains a Declaration of Conformity on the
back page.
The product name, unique serial number and date of
manufacture will be found on the product label either
sewn into or onto the Harness’ webbing.
Always make sure the product label is present, shows
both the serial number and date of manufacture and that
it matches your Inspection Record Document / this
manual. If the numbers are not legible on the Product
Label or do not match your Inspection Record
Document / this manual – Do Not Use the Harness!
The Harness along with all your other Fall Protection PPE
must be subjected to a pre-use check, each time, before
use. Failure to inspect the Harness correctly could cost
you your life. You should be trained to carry out a pre-
use check. Detailed recorded inspections at a frequency
of 6 months should only be carried out by a trained
competent person, appointed by the employer.
Additional recorded interim inspections may be required
where risks from transient arduous working
environments exist. This should be identified through
Risk Assessment.
The pre-use check must include (but is not limited to):
•
Check all webbing for signs of cuts, abrasions,
fraying, tears, burns, mould, discolouration or
chemical attack. If the Harness has been subject to
paint overspray, it must not be used.
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